Best Recreational Program for Kids

YMCA

Best Camping Close to Home

Jemez

Best Public Pool

West Mesa Aquatic Center

6705 Fortuna NW, 836-8718

2) Rio Grande Pool3) Highland Pool

Best Hiking

La Luz

2) Sandia Foothills3) Jemez

Best Park for Ice Blocking

Netherwood Park (aka Pregnant Park, near Indian School and Princeton)

To non-natives: Ice-blocking is a summer pastime in this desert city. First, buy a block of ice. Some supermarkets and gas stations carry them—call around. Head to your nearest grassy slope. Fold a towel to put on top of your ice block, have a seat and slide on down. The Alibi makes no guarantees of safety—particularly if inebriation is occurring simultaneously.